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34% of U.S. corn, 10% of soybeans planted

U.S. corn planting pulled even with the five year average last week, at 34% complete. Most of that was likely done ahead of the widespread heavy weekend rainfall, flooding, and cooler temperatures in parts of the Midwest. Next week’s reports should give a fuller picture of the slowdown in planting and possible damage. 9% of corn has emerged, slightly ahead of normal.

10% of soybeans are planted, compared to 7% typically this time of year.

54% of winter wheat is in good to excellent condition, unchanged on the week, and 42% of the crop has headed, compared to 34% on average. 31% of spring wheat is planted, compared to 46% on average, and 9% has emerged, compared to the usual pace of 17%.

As of Sunday, the USDA says 28% of U.S. topsoil and 21% of subsoil have surplus levels of moisture.